With the national recall of classic Sabra Hummus because of listeria, you might be missing your hummus fix.
Grab a couple of cans of chickpeas and tahini and get your food processor ready. It’s easy to make your own and it can be varied in several ways.
Chickpeas and tahini are the two key ingredients that make up hummus. Tahini is made up of ground sesame seeds and sometimes oil – it looks almost like peanut butter. Look for tahini in the ethnic aisle at most grocery stores. A common brand is Ziyad. A 16-ounce jar is about $5.
Chickpeas also are called garbanzo beans and ceci beans. If you use canned, no-salt added if possible, chickpeas, it’s more convenient. But you can use dry beans if you like. Dry beans should be soaked at least eight hours or overnight and then cooked.